I hate the iMessage feature all but the UI.
I think there should be a separation between Text and IMing between iOS devices. They should be two different apps.
Anyone agree with me?

I disagree. When I had a blackberry I set up ALL of my contacts, blackberry or no, into BBM so that when I had to message or text them I had one place to go to do it. It drove me NUTS having to remember whether I had to text so and so or BBM them. Personally I much prefer having them in one app. Why would you prefer it in two? I can't think of a reason lol

I hate the iMessage feature all but the UI.
I think there should be a separation between Text and IMing between iOS devices. They should be two different apps.
Anyone agree with me?

Why? As it is, it's simple and intuitive. Type a message to a messaging partner and let the technology sort out the how, where and why. Having to remember which messaging client you need to use for which messaging partner is way more effort than should be required. Just open it, pick a recipient and message them. What could be more simple?

I like the green button thing as well however it will depend on consumers will perceive the whole design change because nowadays it all at the end boils down the consumers and their perception at the end of the day which counts the most.

thanks. i wasnt aware that was a fact.
i always thought opinions were actual opinions

Nothing I said suggested it was a fact. You're inferring from non-existent evidence. Opinions ARE opinions, but when a large majority of people knowledgeable on a subject agree on something, it usually caries more weight. People tend to like what is popular (since it can't be popular without people liking it) and the iOS SMS redesign fits in better with the evolving "web 2.0" design style which is immensely popular right now. As in, most people like it. As in, those who hate it are probably in a small minority. Hence ghostface's comment.